Boynton Beach police arrested Farah Laplante early Friday on a charge of aggravated battery with a weapon. She was released later in the day on $3,000 bond. According to police, Laplante and her 26-year-old ex got into an argument shortly before 2 a.m. Friday at the Bar Louie restaurant on West Gateway Boulevard, east of Congress Avenue. The couple dated for more than eight years, but had been in an off-and-on relationship since breaking up in February, police said.

The ex-boyfriend told police he left the bar following the argument and got into his car to leave. Laplante allegedly followed in her car and crashed into the rear of the man’s car. As the two drove east on Southwest 23rd Avenue, Laplante crossed into the westbound lanes and pulled alongside the other vehicle, police said.

She swerved toward the eastbound lane in an apparent attempt to run her ex’s car off the roadway, according to police. Laplante then drove off with her ex following as he called 911, police said.

Both drivers stopped at a 7-Eleven store on Woolbright Road as police arrived. Laplante reportedly told officers that it was her ex-boyfriend who tried to run her off the road.